Photographer's Note

Istanbul Trip, Day 8, Scene 6

The first mosque at this location was commissioned by Treasurer Iskender Chelebi in 1530. Iskender Chelebi was the first treasurer of Suleiman the Magnificent. In 1660, this mosque was razed and a new one with a stone minaret was commissioned by Treasurer Ibrahim Pasha of Divriği. The mosque was renovated in 1832 and 1886. Its third renovation was carried out by General Directorate of Foundations in 1946. Its latest renovation was in 2011.

You chose an excellent angle with the bridge between two world parts.
We get an other Mosque than usual, with a totally other minaret.
Wonderful depth and perspective, lovely panorama view about these area.
Composition and presentation be superb.
Very well done, TFS.

An unconventional looking mosque, which sure makes for an interesting and learned picture. A nice, elevated point of view helps show its placement and surrounding. I'd have a difficult time wanting to worship with this kind of view on the doorstep, but then again, it'd be something to be thankful for...and there it comes full circle. :) A well arranged and thoughtful image. Nicely taken and presented. Enjoy the rest of the evening. Take it easy.

You're capturing well this architecture by a good angle and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see claasic wooden Mosque with two tone and red tiled roof which is located to the Bosporus. And, it's also impressive in long bridge and the Asian side at the opposite shore.

Hi Murat,
quite an original composition with less known mosque set against the famous bridge in the back. Good POV allowed an interesting geometry.
Very well done.
I noticed you are recently using a processing, HDR or similar which results in pleasant luminosity -however on my screen he photos appear a bit pale. I think personally that they could benefit from stronger contrasts. Try it please just to see if you like it. That is what I always do after HDR or pseudoHDR conversion: increase the contras to enhance the 3D feeling and of the photo and to give it a more realistic touch.
Have a great weekend,
M

Hi Murat
Great historic shot, well caught as the illumination on the stonework is so brilliant and standout out against the setting. Very well retained detail throughout and luminous with attractive background interest where the blue sky adds to lovely finishing touch, Excellent catch, Congrats
Excellent infor notes too.
Best regards